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- Tidal waves, or tides, are a predictable, com-mon occurrence along coastal communities, generated by forces beyond Earth—the gravitational pull of the sun and moon. However, tsunamis are not predictable. They are often generated by earth-quakes, volcanic activity, and slope failure.idal waves, or tides, are a predictable, com-mon occurrence along coastal communities, generated by forces beyond Earth—the gravitational pull of the sun and moon. However, tsunamis are not predictable. They are often generated by earth-quakes, volcanic activity, and slope failure.
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- First, the quakes have to be sufficiently large. Noticeable tsunamis require earthquakes of about magnitude seven or larger and widely-damaging tsunamis usually require earthquake magnitudes of at least eight or greater. But whereas large-magnitude events are necessary, they alone are not sufficient to cause a tsunami.
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The 10 most destructive tsunamis in history Tsunamis can be generated by any significant displacement of water in oceans or lakes, though are most commonly created by the movement of tectonic plates under the ocean floor, during an earthquake. But they can also be caused by volcanic eruptions, glacial carving, meteorite impacts or landslides.
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Could a tsunami such as the one that affected the Indian Ocean on December, 26, 2004 happen in the United States? A tsunami is a set of powerful ocean waves most commonly caused by a large earthquake or landslide that occurs near or under the ocean. Scientists do not use the term tidal wave because these waves are not caused by tides. Tsunami waves are unlike typical ocean waves generated by wind and storms.
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What is a tsunami? A tsunami is a series of waves caused by earthquakes or undersea volcanic eruptions. On Nov. 18, 1929, a magnitude 7.4 Mw earthquake occurred. south of Newfoundland along the southern edge of the Grand Banks, Canada.This illustration, called a Tsunami Time Travel Map, shows the arrival times of tsunami waves.sunamis are giant waves caused by earthquakes or volcanic eruptions under the sea. Out in the depths of the ocean, tsunami waves do not dramatically increase in height. But as the waves travel inland, they build up to higher and higher heights as the depth of the ocean decreases.
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Could a tsunami such as the one that affected the Indian Ocean on December, 26, 2004 happen in the United States? Tsunamis are  ocean waves caused by large earthquakes and landslides that occur near or under the ocean. Scientists do not use the term tidal wave because these waves are not caused by tides. Tsunami waves are unlike typical ocean waves generated by wind and storms. When tsunamis approach shore, the behave like a very fast moving tide that extends far inland. A rule of thumb is that if you see the tsunami, it is too late to out run it. Most tsunamis do not break like the curling, wind-generated waves popular with surfers.
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"Geological Terms Beginning With ""T""" Tsunamis are waves the result of a geological event that causes a vertical displacement of seawater. An event such as an earthquake, volcanic eruption, landslide or asteroid strike. More info: People commonly refer to a tsunami as a tidal wave, but this is incorrect: A tsunami has nothing to do with tides.
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- Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a clear gas composed of one atom of carbon and two atoms of oxygen. Carbon dioxide has many chemical forms. Under standard temperature and pressure conditions, it is stable, inert, and non-toxic. Carbon dioxide occurs naturally in small amounts in the Earth's atmosphere. Carbon dioxide helps create and maintain the natural greenhouse effect that keeps the Earth friendly to life.
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How Does a Tsunami Happen? Tsunamis are formed by violent underwater earthquakes, landslides, volcanic eruptions, and, rarely, meteor impacts. These events cause sudden and drastic displacement of water, forming massive waves in the process. Most tsunamis are caused by earthquakes. As a result, most tsunamis occur near or at fault lines. When a tsunami is generated, it is not only 1 wave. Instead it is a series of waves, known as a wave train. These waves travel together and can be up to 1 hour apart. Tsunami waves travel extremely fast with speeds of up to 500 miles per hour—the speed of a jet.
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What is a tsunami? A tsunami is a series of waves caused by earthquakes or undersea volcanic eruptions. On Nov. 18, 1929, a magnitude 7.4 Mw earthquake occurred. south of Newfoundland along the southern edge of the Grand Banks, Canada.This illustration, called a Tsunami Time Travel Map, shows the arrival times of tsunami waves.sunamis are giant waves caused by earthquakes or volcanic eruptions under the sea. Out in the depths of the ocean, tsunami waves do not dramatically increase in height.
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The Deadliest Tsunami in History? A tsunami is a series of waves, and the first wave may not be the most dangerous. A tsunami wave train may come as surges five minutes to an hour apart. The cycle may be marked by repeated retreat and advance of the ocean.Some people did not know this on December 26. tsunami is a series of waves, and the first wave may not be the most dangerous. A tsunami wave train may come as surges five minutes to an hour apart. The cycle may be marked by repeated retreat and advance of the ocean.
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Tsunamis A tsunami (Japanese for harbor wave) can be caused when a large volume of water in a sea or ocean is displaced. Tsunamis can happen most anywhere that there is an ocean or giant body of water. They especially happen where major natural events like underwater earthquakes or volcanoes can...
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Tsunamis: Facts About Killer Waves  A tsunami is a series of great sea waves caused by an underwater earthquake, landslide, or volcanic eruption. More rarely, a tsunami can be generated by a giant meteor impact with the ocean.
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How do tsunamis happen? A tsunami (Japanese for harbor wave) can be caused when a large volume of water in a sea or ocean is displaced. Tsunamis can happen most anywhere that there is an ocean or giant body of water. They especially happen where major natural events like underwater earthquakes or volcanoes can happen.
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Earthquakes & Tsunamis: Causes & Information Tsunamis. If the earthquake occurs in the ocean, it can push up powerful waves, known as tsunamis. The sudden upward or downward movement of the seafloor during an earthquake creates large tsunami waves, similar to a child splashing in the bathtub. Earthquakes can also trigger tsunamis by unleashing underwater landslides, which also displace huge amounts of seawater.
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Occurrence of Tsunamis - worldwide Generally the danger of a tsunami occurring exists where earth-and lake-quakes are possible, in areas where tectonic plates collide with each other, drift past each other or collide, as well as in other areas with geological faults. Mostly beaches and coastlines are affected by tsunamis.
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- A tsunami is a very long-wavelength wave of water that is generated by sudden displacement of the seafloor or disruption of any body of standing water. Tsunami are sometimes called seismic sea waves, although they can be generated by mechanisms other than earthquakes. 4.5 hours later the same tsunami reached the Hawaiian Islands after traveling at an average speed of 659 km/hr. 2  As it approached the city of Hilo on the Big Island, it slowed to about 47 km/hr (note that even the fastest human cannot run faster than about 35 km/hr) and had a run-up of 18 m above normal high tide.
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Natural disaster 3D tsunami simulation. A tsunami (from Japanese: 津波, harbour wave; English pronunciation: /tsuːˈnɑːmi/) or tidal wave, also known as a seismic sea wave, is a series of waves in a water body caused by the displacement of a large volume of water, generally in an ocean or a large lake.
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Tsunami Facts: How They Form, Warning Signs, and Safety Tips Most tsunamis cause the sea to rise no more than 10 feet (3 meters). The Indian Ocean tsunami caused waves as high as 30 feet (9 meters) in some places, according to news reports. In other places witnesses described a rapid surging of the ocean. Flooding can extend inland by a thousand feet (300 meters) or more.
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Geology Exam 1 Earthquakes are one of the most common causes of tsunamis. When earthquakes cause tsunamis it is due to a build up of tension in a subduction zone. As the tension is building and building, it will eventually release, displacing the water above it and causing a tsunami.
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Tsunami Frequently Asked Questions In the past, tsunamis have been referred to as 'tidal waves' or 'seismic sea waves'. The term 'tidal wave' is misleading. Even though a tsunami's impact upon a coastline is dependent on the tidal level at the time a tsunami strikes, tsunamis are unrelated to the tides. Tides result from the gravitational influences of the moon, sun and planets.
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What is a tsunami? Historically tsunamis have been referred to as tidal waves, but that name is discouraged by oceanographers because tides have little effect on tsunamis. Tsunamis are giant waves caused by earthquakes or volcanic eruptions under the sea. Out in the depths of the ocean, tsunami waves do not dramatically increase in height. But as the waves travel inland, they build up to higher and higher heights as the depth of the ocean decreases. The speed of tsunami waves depends on ocean depth rather than the distance from the source of the wave.
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Currents, Waves, and Tides: The Ocean in Motion Wind is not the only cause of wild waves. A tsunami is a wave created by a disturbance that displaces a large amount of water, like an earthquake or a landslide, and they often occur in clusters or sets. Tsunami waves are capable of destroying seaside communities with wave heights that sometimes surpass 20m (around 66ft).
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- Tsunamis can actually occur anywhere, but there are areas of the world where they are more likely to happen. Most Tsunamis occur around the Pacific Ocean due to high seismic activity. Japan, for example, is so prone to Tsunamis, that they even practice 'Tsunami Drills'.sunamis can actually occur anywhere, but there are areas of the world where they are more likely to happen. Most Tsunamis occur around the Pacific Ocean due to high seismic activity. Japan, for example, is so prone to Tsunamis, that they even practice 'Tsunami Drills'.
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11 facts About Tsunamis Find out how to take action here. 1  A tsunami is a series of ocean waves caused by an underwater earthquake, landslide, or volcanic eruption. 2  About 80% of tsunamis happen within the Pacific Ocean’s “Ring of Fire.”. 3  The first wave of a tsunami is usually not the strongest, successive waves get bigger and stronger.
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- The earthquakes that generate tsunamis usually occur at locations known as subduction zones, where one tectonic plate slides under another. The plates will generally snag as they move and build up stress, which is periodically released in the form of earthquakes.